December 10, 2012

The beautiful Prickly Pear flowers provide nourishment for an assortment of insects.

These Beetles dig deep inside to find the sweet nectar, while the abundance of pollen

attract a variety of bees. On the down side - those wretched CMR Beetles have also made an appearance and soon all open flowers will be destroyed.

December 9, 2012

One would be wise have a good look before you stop and smell the roses!

 Considering that these little rose blooms are only about 2 to 3 cm in diameter, 

the Spider is really quite small. 

December 8, 2012

This tiny Jumping Spider was wandering around on a small battered 

silver jug that I have used as a planter. The tarnished silver creates a lovely background.

Despite the little Jumper's size it already has very distinct markings.